Democratisation via the web?

Nigeria's president announces on Facebook that he will run in the upcoming election, while China's leaders launch a site where citizens can ask questions and make comments. But also: Google Scribe makes suggestions for what you should write, and Arabic has become the fastest-growing language on Facebook. And pick of the week: WeFi.com, a site which indicates worldwide WiFi hotspots.

She’s a French-American journalist fascinated by technology. She previously worked for France 5 and CBS2 New York. As well as hosting Tech 24, she produces content for France 24’s English and French news bulletins.

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She’s a multilingual journalist fascinated by innovation. She loves hunting for people who can explain why certain gadgets or digital initiatives can improve people's realities on a mass scale.